Fishing in Baikal. The beauty of winter nature and great catch!

Winter fishing in Baikal

Imagine a picture! You are carried away into the beautiful winter kingdom, where the tandem of sun and silence, untroubled tranquility and fascinating frost reigns.

You can barely hear the creaking crackle of ice. It's fascinating to admire the view of icy rocks and silent majesty of kilometer long abyss of unique water from lake Baikal, filled with delicious fish. This is not a fairy tale, but a reality, which can be experienced by everyone, who dares to try one of the true wonders of the world - winter fishing on Baikal.

The main trophies in Baikal in winter

The palette of Baikal fish is unique. It is able to surprise people who have "seen species" in this life. And, of course, those who book fishing tours to Baikal, or are just in search of a good recreation center, providing everything you need for fishing, would like to catch a magic perch or to eat grayling, which is found in the local depths...

The omul, lurking in the clear but dark winter waters of Lake Baikal, can reach 1.5 kilograms. A whitefish moving silently at a depth of 150 meters can weigh up to 10 kilos.

His Majesty" taimen is 1.5-2 meters in size and weighs up to 80 kilograms. The king sturgeon, which weighs over 1 centner, also beats these "size records". But we hasten to warn you that this fish is listed in the Red Book, so it is forbidden to catch it.

The transparent golomyanka is a real wonder. The Baikal pike, which can reach 1.7 meters, is especially popular among fishermen! Nalim, a delicious Baikal fish, lives in shallow waters and can be your prey.

Where and when is it better to fish in Baikal?

The place for fishing in Baikal should be chosen based on what kind of fish is in the center of your fishing priorities. The most "in-demand fish population", which is hunted here during winter fishing, can rightfully be considered perch and roach. They live in shallow grassy bays that are also called "soras".

Fishermen greatly respect such fish places as Baikal sor, which is located on the eastern shore of the lake. The ranking of the best places also includes:

Proval Bay.

Chivyrkuisky Bay

Selenga Delta

Winter Baikal fishing awaits gambling fans of fishing, starting from the pre-Christmas days - the middle of December. During this period the ice is 10-15 cm thick. And it stays that way until the end of April.

Maybe you can find a good resort on Baikal, where the experienced fishermen will tell you a lot of secrets. Here are just some of the "fisherman's commandments"!

As soon as the first ice forms, the fish should go fishing near the shore, in shallow water.

During this period, you can also go fishing in the bushes of reeds. There, where the silence of the rivers conquers, the fish will come to you with pleasure, no matter what kind of bait you use!Time is running out! The ice thickness increases, and under its weight the fish go to the dark depths of Lake Baikal, staying in constant search of good places to stay.

This is the period of "high mobility of fishermen", they have to work hard to provide themselves a good catch!

Beginners in the "deaf Baikal winter" drill the ice in many different directions.

Experienced anglers "test" for the presence of fish shoals, as well as washes in the so-called "sandy spits".

This is where the current is barely noticeable, weak. And the bottom is not at all muddy. The water is saturated with oxygen. Aren't these conditions for the formation of "Baikal fish kingdom"?

The winter fishing on Baikal becomes more predictable and stable in March. During this period it's really cool. In the middle of spring one can enjoy an unprecedented catch, when the fish gather in flocks. This is going to be an angler's paradise! However, this is not really winter fishing anymore.

What lures and tackle are worth choosing?

You can catch perch in a peculiar (although not new!) way. To the main fishing line, whose diameter is about a quarter of a millimeter, attach small leashes with flies, which are located from each other at a distance of 6-9 cm. The fishing line is equipped with either a bobber or a weight, just below which is fixed mormyshka.

It is interesting to fish with a finnish type rod, which is equipped with a reel with a small self-resetting brake. Local masters master the nod from the clock spring, attaching a fairly wide ring to it. Smart! The line gets covered with ice, and the ring counteracts the "false nibble."

If you want to feel yourself as a "real Baikal fisherman", right here - at one of the good Baikal fishing camps! - you can cut out fishing rods. You can use birch twigs for this purpose. Then it is necessary to wind a fishing line through the kerf, glue the handle with felt and (for convenience!) with foam rubber. Awareness of "pristine" process will inspire you, bringing you luck!

How to get the most out of Baikal fishing in winter?

Many songs and poems are written about the Baikal winds of different strengths and directions. When going to the winter Baikal fishing one must remember:

Even a weak breeze at subzero temperatures will dramatically increase the power of frost and can thoroughly

"shake" your health. And not every tent will save you.

But the "snow fences" are the way out! By making them with a simple snow shovel using ordinary water from the hole as a mortar, you will create a little bastion for yourself. A so-called "anatomical backpack" will also be a good protection from the wind.

And what about the sun? It's amazing! One or two days of winter fishing in the Baikal - and the beginners get the 2nd degree burns. Conclusion - try to fish with your back to the sun. And sunglasses will save you from the blinding ice and unbearably bright snow.

Our story about the wonders of Baikal is over.